The Good Morning Thread

[tdroma98]

Good Morning Spies!

Beautiful Central FL morning, 80 degrees at 8am.  Stayed indoors under a/c & did Nordic Track - 2.1 miles.  Hopefully get out for some range time this evening after some yard work.  Enjoying nice cup of espresso! 

Thoughts & Prayers with you, family & friends @StrokerAce! Very sorry for your loss! 

Have a Great Day Everyone! 

[JFish350]

Good morning MGS folks

 

I'm on my roadie sitting in a cabin in Lake Nebagamon, WI with my wife youngest daughter and my two grandkids. No golf yet, but they all leave today and golf tomorrow and as much as I can fit in until I get home June 25th.

checking in will be spotty till I get back on real life timeline. I’ll get some pics along the way. 
 

Take care and stay safe.

[Jim Shaw]

Good morning all, weather is going to be interesting today during my interclub match at Gorge Vale just outside Victoria BC today. Looks like wind going to be a factor, as all of you know golf isn't played in a controlled environment and is a constant series of adjustments. What I am really looking forward to is another chance to game my Tacomo 301 MB's under different weather conditions, all part of the process..

Have a great day everyone...

[richk9holes]

G'Morning, MGS. Big congrats to @GolfSpy_APH 

Also happy retirement to Pat Sajak. Just heard he is calling it quits after 40 + years on Wheel of Fortune. It's going to be weird seeing someone else do that job.

[tdroma98]

18 hours ago, Merlin1313 said:

you should check the Tommy and Rory - Hit the Number you tube- 

@Merlin1313 I checked out two Rory & Tommy videos - the Left Handed & Skipping water challenges. They were entertaining & impressive, skipping a ball onto an elevated green. 

Then watched "Hit the Number Challenge". It's cool to see the pro's in a relaxed setting & having fun. Rory has some power in those drives! Fleetwood is good!

[tdroma98]

4 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

At 7:53 am CEST our little baby Audrey Quinn was born. 

Both her and mom are in great health. She is super tiny being 46 cm long and 2.5 kg. 

Ivan will meet her Ina few short hours, but has been such an incredible and special morning. One I will never forget

Congratulations!! Great to hear Mom & Audrey Quinn are doing well! 

[Merlin1313]

33 minutes ago, tdroma98 said:

@Merlin1313 I checked out two Rory & Tommy videos - the Left Handed & Skipping water challenges. They were entertaining & impressive, skipping a ball onto an elevated green. 

Then watched "Hit the Number Challenge". It's cool to see the pro's in a relaxed setting & having fun. Rory has some power in those drives! Fleetwood is good!

I was wondering if you'd check those out as well- they're both VERY impressive. If I had half their talent and practiced/played as much as they do- I'd like to think that I could POSSIBLY come close to some of the things they did. And it was great seeing them just relax, talk junk and have fun 

Edited June 13, 2023 by Merlin1313

[Merlin1313]

4 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

At 7:53 am CEST our little baby Audrey Quinn was born. 

Both her and mom are in great health. She is super tiny being 46 cm long and 2.5 kg. 

Ivan will meet her Ina few short hours, but has been such an incredible and special morning. One I will never forget

Congrats !!!!! I'm glad all are doing well!!!!! 

[sirchunksalot]

Good morning everyone! It's another nice day here so far this morning. We do have rain forecast for later on this evening and I'm going to have to remember to grab the umbrella out of the trunk before heading in to work. 

Jamie, I hope you're first night with Audrey was a good one for your entire family. 

Let's drink some coffee and get ready to face the day, I hope it's a good one for each of you. 

 

[ejgaudette]

Good Wednesday morning everyone. Waking up to the sound of some rain on the roof yet again. Busy meeting day as usual so just looking to make my way through the day without going crazy. Never a fan of too many meetings especially since I work from home, though the alternative of 2 hours of commuting a day would be much worse. Hope everyone has a great day!

[ParFore74x]

Morning spies!! Waking up to clear skies and 60° here with highs in the mid to upper 80s today. Should be able to get a round in this afternoon although I’m still waiting to hear back from my buddy to see if he’ll be joining me or if I’m going solo. Either way I’m hoping to hit the course today. 

[rkj427]

Good morning Spies on the "hump day" from a cooler though brighter Motor City area.

@ejgaudette I have that daily 2+ hour commute, although the distance isn't too far, the lack of freeways on my route, and road construction and traffic contribute to the long drive time.

Supposed to be mid 70's and sunny here, so may get a chance to get a little range work in after work.

Hope everyone's day is the best it possibly can be, no matter what you may be doing.

 

[Rickp]

GM & Happy Wednesday.  Gkids have landed and running us ragged.  WOW Too much energy.  Taking them this morning to driving range & putting green  then pool afterwards.  Definitely add some life to a 55+ community.

[ejgaudette]

54 minutes ago, rkj427 said:

@ejgaudette I have that daily 2+ hour commute, although the distance isn't too far, the lack of freeways on my route, and road construction and traffic contribute to the long drive time.

I feel very lucky to have the ability to work from home from that standpoint. My car is not being driven into the ground and I get that time back with my family. Again of the two I will take the zoom meetings over the commute

[Triple_Putt]

Morning all! Been at work for 2 hours already but things have been crazy! Finally time to slow it down and drink my coffee. Going to get rain later which I’m not looking forward to. I hope it’s a great day for everyone!

[CSiders12]

Good morning spies! I hope this Wednesday morning is treating you all well. Grad school this morning and then off to watch my grandma this afternoon, so unfortunately, no golf for me today. It's supposed to be a beautiful day here, which hurts a little more that I can't get out and play. Might try and sneak out to the range after I get some grad school done. I hope you all have a happy jump day! Cheers!

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Good Morning All, 

the midpoint is upon us, all down hill from here. Have a great Hump Day!

[Daniel Carrier]

Good morning everybody. Got to get my act together. First 2 days of qualification didn't go as plan. We finally got some needed rain here and it changed the playing conditions. Got to adjust. Last chance today to make the Interclub B team for this summer competition. Let's go!

[IndyBonzo]

Good morning, Spies!

Another busy workday, but it’s much better than being slow. 

I did sneak out to the range yesterday and practiced irons and driver.  May do that again over lunch today.  
 

Good luck in your qualifying @Daniel Carrier!

Hope your days are good ones!
 

 

[EasyPutter]

Good morning MGSpies from a drizzling damp WNY this Wednesday, hot coffee  making it more than bearable and with the zero commute it's dry and comfortable in the basement office command seat as systems are all go for navigating the uncharted spaces of employee finance, woohoo  

Catching up after the weekend, congratulations @GolfSpy_APH on your newborn coming into the world, I know that joy and the amazing ways she has already expanded your life - and this is only the beginning, and roll day 2 

Peace be with everyone remembering those who have exited the world, remember to celebrate every moment and look for the hand of God in every change because everything happens for a reason and it usually isn't what we think it is about. 

Finished my 18 holes yesterday in the same kind of rain falling outside the house today, sometime I will figure out how to capture it and do a feature on how to enjoy a round of golf in the rain, walking with a push cart as it is intentional and my design to have what is required to go and experience while others head for the dry of their vehicle and places off the course.  Golf today is Glen Oak GC PGA HOPE Session 3 of 6 in Amherst NY representing the way I do, hope golf is a part of your day too 

[David Leighton Reid]

Happy Wednesday, Spies!

[DoubleBogeyDad]

Morning Spies. Going to be sticky in the Twin Cities today, high 80s with 90% humidity. League night will be sweaty 

[Jim Shaw]

good morning spy's..

man oh man, monday I played great, yesterday I had an out of body experience, in a bad way...very disappointing, couldn't get off the tee, iron play was terrible and putter was cold, not a good combination, and was playing a club team match to boot, I got dusted by a really good player from Gorge Vale, a gentleman as well, didn't laugh too hard at my misfortunes... 

Nice thing about sports, today can be better, have a good one...

[Kenny B]

Good Morning everyone!  Every day here is a hump day and every day is a weekend.  Having my second cup of coffee with Kirkland Irish Cream only today I added a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey!!  Something I could never do when I was working.

The wind yesterday brought cooler temps today; high only 80º and it's still a little breezy.  The only appointment I have is a massage at 12:30, but I think I will head to the course and practice short game shots.  My wrist and thumb feel better taking a couple of days off, but I don't want to stress them with full swings yet.  I am aging like a fine banana.  

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Good morning all! It was a drizzly round yesterday for the 9 I played with my son before league and then picked up a bit and rained throughout league. Despite the weather, we shot one of our best rounds and finished +1 (net -3). I need to talk to the assistant pro to figure out how they are determining handicap for league, because while my partner doesn't carry an official handicap (he's probably around an 8-10), mine is official at 26.1 and our league handicap is 4 (for 9 holes). It was supposed to be a combination of the two, so I don't really understand it. I'm not one to gripe, but we are -5 overall, and the 1st place group is -15 and the same handicap as us, and they consistently post gross under par scores while we do not, so just looking for some clarification. The highlight of the round for us both was my partner sinking a 72 foot putt for birdie on our final hole, it was crazy! I was going to take a day off today, but going to hit the range for some more work on my long irons and woods. Couldn't get much going in that department yesterday. I don't think I will hit too many balls, but just try to work on some drills. I did remember my tripod so going to film some swings as well to get some visual feedback. Including a picture of my son and I from our round yesterday. I am date marking each photo to record how many rounds we play together this year. He played really well yesterday which is always so fun to watch.

[MattWillGolf]

Good morning Spies,

One cup down, one cup on deck. Low key morning as it’s supposed to rain all day. I’ll get a workout in and enjoy a book. 

Just as I hit send. A deer ran by my office window.

Wishing all a great day.

Edited June 14, 2023 by MattWillGolf
Status update 😄

[Tom the Golf Nut]

On 6/13/2023 at 5:37 AM, GolfSpy_APH said:

At 7:53 am CEST our little baby Audrey Quinn was born. 

Both her and mom are in great health. She is super tiny being 46 cm long and 2.5 kg. 

Ivan will meet her Ina few short hours, but has been such an incredible and special morning. One I will never forget

Congratulations Jamie. So glad everything went well and everyone is doing fine. 

[GaryF]

23 minutes ago, Kenny B said:

Good Morning everyone!  Every day here is a hump day and every day is a weekend.  Having my second cup of coffee with Kirkland Irish Cream only today I added a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey!!  Something I could never do when I was working.

The wind yesterday brought cooler temps today; high only 80º and it's still a little breezy.  The only appointment I have is a massage at 12:30, but I think I will head to the course and practice short game shots.  My wrist and thumb feel better taking a couple of days off, but I don't want to stress them with full swings yet.  I am aging like a fine banana.  

I have CMC or Basal Thumb Arthritis on my left hand and when it flairs is a very sharp pain that is at the joint at base of thumb by the wrist (a bump will be present).  It rarely bothers me when playing golf but sometimes afterward.  Then it also flairs up to the next joint up and almost feels like a needle sticking inside the joints.  The basal part is caused by deterioration of the cartilage and weakening of the ligament which allows abnormal movement.  If I rotated my LH grip more clockwise then the overlay from the RH would likely cause issues. 

[fixyurdivot]

Top of the pot spies!!  Men's league today with an 0837 tee time at Desert Springs.  Gorgeous morning and our daytime highs still sub100 .  Head is a little foggy from last nights dinner with two of our neighbors, one celebrating a B-day.  I rarely do mixed drink/cocktails but has a couple pear/peach martinis at dinner and an Old Fashion and Screwball shot back at their house to wash down cake and ice cream.  I think my sugar regulator may need repair .

Have a great day everyone!

[sirchunksalot]

Got a little bit of a surprise at work today. We were out of a critical part and got the day off. I'm currently sitting in the parking lot of a golf course hoping the rain stops, it's just sprinkling right now.